Defending Champion John Korir Makes 13-Year Boston Marathon History While Carrying Forward Family Legacy

The sporting world often witnesses a number of historic firsts. Likewise, the ongoing Boston Marathon too, might etch its name in the history books. Dreaming of conquering the track and field world together, two brothers from Kenya stepped foot onto the track. And while one of them, Weasley Korir, has already established his dominance, John Korir too, has now made a full circle. Competing at the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21, 2025, John secured first place to clinch the gold. 

However, this was much more than just an ordinary first-place victory for John Korir. 13 years ago, his brother, Weasley, won the same accolade in Boston. And while John will be partying hard long into the night, the Korir brothers will remain forever alive in the minds of the track fans. For this is the first time that the brother of a former winner of the Boston marathon has matched the feat. And this was not the first time that the brothers had matched each other on the track.

Men’s champion! Kenyan John Korir, brother of a former winner, is bringing the title of Boston Marathon champion back to his family! https://t.co/d8Hx2f0vao pic.twitter.com/02JXB3PLQk

— WCVB-TV Boston (@WCVB) April 21, 2025

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